Applied learning specialism

Applied Learning Specialism supports schools to champion applied learning excellence by developing and delivering high quality applied and work-related learning. Schools considering and taking the specialism should already have a strength in applied learning and will be expected to play a key role in driving up the numbers of young people achieving level 2 qualifications and increasing the proportion of young people staying on in education and training.

School can gain the specialism through the High Performing process or as a combined first specialism(see the FAQ’s for more information)

Read our brochure on applied learning specialism or download it for use in school

The Specialist Schools and Academies Trust is keen to work with all high performing specialist schools. It has a strong commitment to support applied learning, with a particular emphasis on local partnerships with business and other institutions.

See the DCSF Standards Site for further details:

www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/specialistschools

Applied learning specialism videos

The following short film shows teachers talking about their experiences of applied learning specialism, although by the old name of vocational specialism.

Watch a preview (1:48min)

To download the full video right click on the link below and choose the 'save as' or 'save target as' option.

Download film (3:43min, 21MB)